18-Year-Old Shot To Death In Cleveland Street

Cleveland OH

20 January, 2021

1:10 PM

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CLEVELAND — An 18-year-old was found shot to death on Hopkins Avenue on Tuesday night. When officers found the 18-year-old, he had been shot multiple times. They gave him first aid until EMS arrived. The 18-year-old was taken to University Hospitals, where he was pronounced dead. At nearly the same time, police learned of a second wounded person on Thornhill Drive. Investigators discovered this second person — a 19-year-old man — was connected to the Hopkins Avenue shooting. The 19-year-old had been shot in the back and was taken to University Hospitals. He is now in police custody. Investigators believe the 18-year-old and the 19-year-old may have been engaged in drug activity, a police spokesperson said. Something went sideways and a fight ensued. Gunfire was exchanged and the 19-year-old tried to drive away. The 19-year-old's car was shot multiple times, police said. Detectives are still investigating the incident.